Do pre-schools in Gainsborough offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Gainsborough?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Gainsborough

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 0
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 1

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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 1JP

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Trinity Day Nursery

156 Trinity Street, Gainsborough · DN21 1JP

1.0 mile from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Phoenix 21 Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 1TE

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

YMCA Lincolnshire Honeypot Daycare

Charles Baines Community Primary School, Baines Road · DN21 1TE

1.9 miles from Gainsborough

Not yet gradedSessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Gainsborough. Registered for 20 places and run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 1SW

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Hillcrest - Little Treasures

Hillcrest Early Years Academy, Heapham Road · DN21 1SW

2.1 miles from Gainsborough

Not yet gradedSessional15 places

A sessional nursery in Gainsborough. Registered for 15 places and run by Hillcrest Early Years Academy Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 1NL

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Gapa Nursery

Gainsborough Adventure Playground Association, Riseholme Road · DN21 1NL

2.4 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodSep 2025Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 45 places and run by Gainsborough Adventure Playground CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 2RR

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

The Gainsborough Nursery School

North Marsh Road, Gainsborough · DN21 2RR

2.4 miles from Gainsborough

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Gainsborough.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingGainsboroughLincolnshire · DN21 1NY

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

YMCA Beginnings Day Care

Beginnings Day Care Ltd, Park Springs Road · DN21 1NY

2.5 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodAug 2024Full day care62 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2024. Registered for 62 places and run by Lincolnshire Y.M.C.A Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMarket ArcadeGainsborough · DN21 2DY

Market Arcade, Gainsborough

Riverside Day Nursery

Sure Start, Market Arcade · DN21 2DY

2.5 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care33 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 33 places and run by Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLaughtonGainsborough · DN21 3PS

Laughton, Gainsborough

Meynell Kindergarten

16b Morton Road, Laughton · DN21 3PS

3.1 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodJun 2023Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 48 places and run by Meynell Kindergarten Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLeaGainsborough · DN21 5EP

Lea, Gainsborough

Lea Pre-School & Kids Club

Frances Olive Anderson C of E School, The Grove · DN21 5EP

3.8 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Gainsborough, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 48 places and run by Heath Farm Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBeckinghamNottinghamshire · DN10 4FX

Beckingham, Nottinghamshire

Diggory's Day Nursery Limited

The Village Hall, Southfield Lane · DN10 4FX

4.2 miles from Gainsborough

OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care19 places

A full day care nursery in Beckingham, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 19 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Gainsborough at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of Gainsborough (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Lincolnshire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours